← Back to all writingBefore Seven · Article 9 · 35-part series planned · The fifth yearChildren from four to five years
14 min readLast updated September 2026Beginner levelOfficial-source checked Early literacy and honesty as school approaches
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September 18, 2026
Figure 1. A child draws at a table. Drawing and making marks offer ways to share ideas and practise using writing materials. Early literacy and honesty as school approaches
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